How to get from Thomastown to Portsea by bus and train?

From Thomastown to Portsea by bus and train

To get from Thomastown to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

197minA$16.00
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    Ride to bus station
    Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    ID 11844
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thomastown to Portsea by bus and train via MERNDA, 901 and 788

To get from Thomastown to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Epping station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

287minA$15.82
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    172 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    Ride to bus station
    Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    ID 11844
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thomastown to Portsea

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 119.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown to Portsea by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Thomastown

Thomastown is located at Thomastown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown).

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Keon Park
  • Epping
  • Ruthven

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown)
  • Thomastown Station/Station St (Thomastown)
  • Spring St/High St (Thomastown)

Public transport stations close to Portsea, Melbourne

Portsea is located at Portsea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea).

Bus stations close to Portsea:

  • Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Delgany Ave/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Nepean Pl/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Thomastown to Portsea by bus and train via MERNDA, 901 and 788

To get from Thomastown to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Epping station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

287minA$15.82
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    172 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    Ride to bus station
    Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    ID 11844
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thomastown to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thomastown to Portsea?

    The alternative route takes 287 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 901, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct train between Thomastown and Portsea in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thomastown to Portsea in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Portsea in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Thomastown to Portsea in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Portsea in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Thomastown to get to Portsea in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thomastown and Portsea in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Portsea in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Thomastown to Portsea?

    The ride from Thomastown to Portsea costs A$16.00.

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